Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 10th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash – Sunday, March 8 To benefi t Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches program T he 10th annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash to benefi t Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches program partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation will be held on Sunday, March 8, at the BCYF Curley Community Center at M Street Beach in South Boston. In 2019 the program awarded more than $210,000 to 37 organizations in nine waterfront communities from Nahant to Nantasket to support more than 200 events, including free beach festivals, concerts, movie nights and art and circus performances – including more than $17,000 to organizations in Revere to support free events and programs on Revere Beach. “Since the fi rst Splash in 2011, we have raised more than $1 million to support free events and activities on the region’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull,” said Save the Harbor’s Executive Director, Last year more than 200 Splashers raised more than $50,000 to support free beach events and programs from Nahant to Nantasket. Register today at www.shamrocksplash.org. Chris Mancini. “Though it is cold in the water for a few minutes, the warm feeling you get from giving back to your community lasts all year long.” For just $20, participants can enjoy a refreshing Harpoon beer, hot chowder and the chance to win round-trip fl ights – although the fun is unlimited, some restrictions apply; see the event site at www.shamrocksplash.org for details – from JetBlue at Boston’s best winter beach party. The $20 helps Save the Harbor/Save the Bay raise funds. You can register today at www.shamrocksplash.org. Participants compete for JetBlue fl ights for biggest fundraiser and best costume. JetBlue has sponsored the event since 2011. “The employee-owners of Make a big splash for your beach on March 8 at the 10th Annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash. Funds raised will support free Better Beaches events in 2020. Register today at www.shamrocksplash.org. Harpoon are thrilled to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of this event with our partners at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay,” said Harpoon Brewery President Charlie Storey. “I can’t say I look forward to diving into freezing water, but the Shamrock Splash is one of my favorite days of the year.” “At JetBlue, we are committed to our community and fun is one of our core values,” said JetBlue Corporate Social Responsibility Liaison Donnie Todd, who led a team of 30 participants. “More than 4,000 JetBlue crewmembers call Boston home; we cherish our harbor and proudly support Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the work they do on the region’s public beaches.” So start a team, invite your friends to join, and help Save the Harbor make a big splash on the beach in 2020 by registering online before the event at www.shamrocksplash. org for $20 (or register day-of for $25). Save the Harbor’s success would not be possible without their program partners and event sponsors, including SPLASH | SEE PAGE 17 Funds from last year’s Harpoon Splash supported the Revere Beach Partnership and free youth recreation programs and brought noted sand artist Andres Amador to Revere Beach. Register today at www.shamrocksplash.org. Settipane Insurance Agency Of Boston |Since 1969 207A Squire Road, Revere 781-284-1100 Auto • Homeowners Call for the Lowest Quote! “Experience Makes the Difference” Tenants • Commercial Se Habla Español * Free Parking Before Northgate Shopping Center WE’VE MOVED!
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